One F&I compliance leak could put $47,000 in chargebacks, refunds, legal bills, and lost gross on your statement. Some federal violations also …
August 2026
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- AI & AutomationTechnology
6 Questions That Help Dealers Avoid Buying the Wrong AI Tool in 2026
by Dan Kommethby Dan Kommeth47 AI vendors emailed a GM last week. 40 are wrappers. Here are 6 questions to filter them in 5 minutes. A …
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Floorplan at 8.5% in 2026 means every car over 60 days bleeds you. Seven triggers stop the bleeding. A $45,000 truck costs …
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Most dealers lose $1,200 on every third trade because of nine appraisal mistakes. Here’s how to stop the loss. Used car appraisal …
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One weak password exposed personal information from 12.5 million consumers in a breach tied to 130 dealerships. FTC penalties for violating an …
- AI & Automation
10 AI Workflows for Car Dealerships 2026: How Managers Save 15 Hours a Week Right Now
by James Burkeby James BurkeThe average GM works 65 hours a week. About 15 hours disappear into follow-up, reports, meetings, pricing reviews, and other work completed …
- Lead Management
8 CRM Automations That Recover Cold Dealer Leads and Increase Sales in 2026
by Paul Dalyby Paul DalyDealers lose $50,000 to $100,000 in monthly gross when paid leads sit untouched, receive weak follow-up, or die after three calls. At …